Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:boxing_match
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:World_Light_Heavyweight_Title
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| gptkbp:date |
November 19, 2016
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| gptkbp:fan_engagement |
social media discussions
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| gptkbp:fighting_style |
intense rivalry
high expectations unification bout debate over scoring 114-113, 114-113, 114-113 K2 Promotions and Roc Nation Sports Kovalev's calls for a rematch Ward favored by slight margin Ward's late-round performance defined both fighters' legacies emotional responses from both fighters heavy media engagement technical breakdowns by experts |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced future matchups
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kovalev vs. Ward
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| gptkbp:judges |
Glenn Feldman, Dave Moretti, and Burt Clements
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| gptkbp:legacy |
significant in boxing history
|
| gptkbp:location |
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
marked a new era in light heavyweight boxing
|
| gptkbp:notable_fighter |
controversial decision
mixed opinions sold out event controversial public perception 10,821 2016 by The Ring magazine highlighted skill and strategy increased interest in rematch. solidified his status as elite boxer |
| gptkbp:referee |
gptkb:Robert_Byrd
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| gptkbp:result |
Ward won by unanimous decision
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| gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:battle
June 17, 2017 Ward won by TKO in the 8th round |
| gptkbp:rounds |
12 rounds
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| gptkbp:title |
WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles
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| gptkbp:weight_class |
Light heavyweight
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